Peavey Wolfgang Reference Page

The Peavey Wolfgang was the evolution of Edward's guitar lineup after leaving a very successful run at Ernie Ball. Rumors have circulated as to why Edward left Ernie Ball, but in the end Peavey was able to develop a considerably equal (and sometimes better) instrument to the Musicman he endorsed. It was said that EB could not keep up with the amount of demand in the marketplace and Edward wanted to go with a company who could produce more instruments but maintain the same level of quality. I find that hard to believe since Ernie Ball has an ample production facility but at the time that was what was being said. However, Peavey pulled off something pretty magical and improved upon a signature instrument that many thought could not be improved upon. A special callout to Jim DeCola who worked for Peavey and with Edward on the invention of this fine instrument.

This page is intended to help people indentify models based on visual features and other characteristics which is interesting since VK was created primarily to help people not get "wronged" when buying Kramers. Funny how things come full circle. Disclaimer: This page is for reference only, Edward Van Halen has no existing relationship with Peavey, Vintage Kramer at the time of this writing, this page is not for profit or monetary gain, it is being produced ONLY to help persons identify Peavey Wolfgangs or related merchandise.

Other links detailing Wolfgang specs:

Rock n Roll Weekend - I love this site, lots of good photos of Wolfgangs and good details
Peavey Wolfgang Wikipedia - Lots of information with details

Important note: Most Peavey models were sourced in the USA. The only line that was not sourced in the USA were the Korean models as defined below. That makes the USA instruments pretty special since they were competitively priced at the time and have held up rather well considering how long its been since they were made.

Peavey Wolfgang Standard - Archtop - Made in USA

Wolfgang Standard - Solid Black (solid colors only for first run)

Angled Headstock	Schaller Minis, Ivory	HQ Ping Floyd Rose

Wolfgang Standard - 1st year quilt maple in purple

Wolfgang Standard - Cherry Burst Flame Top

Angled Head	Schaller Minis, Pearl	HQ Ping Floyd Rose

Peavey Wolfgang Special - Made in USA

Wolfgang Special - Cream

Non-Tilt Head	No Tab Tuners	HQ Ping Floyd Rose

Peavey Wolfgang "Flametop" Special - Made in USA

Wolfgang Flame Top Special - Purple Flame w exposed wood binding

Non-Tilt Head	No Tab Tuners	HQ Ping Floyd Rose	Flame Tops with Faux Wood Binding

Peavey Wolfgang Quilt Top Special - Made in Korea

Wolfgang Quilt Top "Veneer" Special - Satin Finished Neck, Only Overseas Model by Peavey

Non-Tilt Head	Fin neck w Grovers	"Cast" Peavey Floyd	Quilt Veneer, no cap

Peavey Wolfgang Custom Shop - Made in USA

Wolfgang Custom Shop - One of many models made custom in Mississippi

More Custom Shop Photos